Naif Awadh Ali

“I am Naif Awadh Ali Salem. I was born in Bureiqa district in Aden governorate, in Yemen. I started singing 25-years ago. I am married with six children; four boys and two girls.  

My history as a singer, I started just like any other one. Yemen is rich with many styles of music and arts. I also come from a family of artists. I have managed to become a famous singer through my personal effort along with the support of several professionals. 

How to become a known singer? Everybody starts by singing at weddings in Aden of course. In Aden, there are reception parties, weddings, Qat sessions and other occasions. That is how the fame of a singer starts.

Some may think this is not a good way to appear as a singer, but let us be honest. Meetings happen at wedding parties. If a singer presents good performance in a wedding party by singing various styles of music, he attracts admiration of people.

Those planning to get married will also ask him to sing at their parties, and so … this plays a big role in building a singer’s fame in Aden governorate.  

I wish for my country, our people to like each other. I ask Allah for each decision-making person in this country to welcome others’ opinions. We have had enough suffering in this country. I wish Yemen to always be the best, God willing.” 

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